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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.

Rating the 2009 World Series of Poker November Nine

Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo is lining up the 2009 World Series of Poker November Nine for interviews faster than you can yell "Bad Beat!".

The boys at Wicked Chops Poker were in the midst of analyzing each of the nine finalists, providing their readers with a "Good for Poker^TM, Bad for Poker^TM, Meh for Poker^TM" list. Did they really trademark this????

Anyway, WCP makes a great point.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:54

Online Poker Seizure Warrants Could be Unsealed Monday

July 27 is the date a Judge is slated to hear arguments pertaining to Costigan Media's Motion to Intervene. The parent company of Gambling911.com is asking to have seizure warrants unsealed relat

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:24

How Successful Was Poker Players Alliance DC Meetup?

The Poker Players Alliance organized a "meet up" in Washington, D.C. as part of its "National Poker Week".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 23:05

The World Series of Poker Academy Chicago Debut

World Series Of Poker Academy To Make Chicago Area Debut At Horseshoe Casino , Aug. 29-30

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 22:42

$25,000 Check Presented by Poker Players Alliance

Washington, D.C.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 16:57

PokerStars Macau Summer Poker Festival

PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site with over 25 million registered players, today announced the schedule of the ‘PokerStars.net APPT Macau Summer Festival of Poker.' This event m

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 11:24

Poker Players Hope for Hot Hand in Lobbying Week

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) - The Poker Players Alliance hopes a hot hand in the nation's capital this week will help its efforts to legalize online poker.

As part of its "National Poker Week," the group has set up nearly 100 meetings with members of Congress and their aides, and plans to present a petition to President Barack Obama on Wednesday that had more than 350,000 signatures at last count. Famous poker players such as Annie Duke, Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch and Greg Raymer are participating as well.

Submitted by on, Wed, 07/22/2009 - 00:11

Amazing Race to Feature Maria Ho, Tiffany Michelle

Bluff Magazine is reporting that poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho will be appearing on the next installment of The Amazing Race, which airs on

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:49

Annie Duke: Steve Wynn The Only Casino Owner Against Online Poker

Poker pro and UltimateBet.com representative, Annie Duke, is in Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:31

Internet Gambling Makes Push in Asia Pacific Region

The past month has seen a surge of both established and not so established Internet Gambling and other gaming companies make a push into the Asia Pacific region. Greg Tingle, Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and Australian correspondent, takes a look at the Internet gambling sector in that region. He also looks at the online poker component. Tingle is also the proprietor of Media Man out of Australia.

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Submitted by on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:12

Online Poker: US Government Responds to Motion to Unseal

The US Government late Monday night filed a response to Costigan Media's Motion to Unseal seizure warrants and other court documents in relation to frozen online poker funds totaling up to $40 mill

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 11:26

Largest Online Poker Tournament: Guinness Record Shattered

PokerStars.com, the world's largest online poker site, has smashed its own world record for hosting the ‘LARGEST ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT', as officially certifie

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 10:42

71 Year Old PPA Chief Still Having Great Sex

During an interview on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning, Poker Players Alliance Chief Alfonse D'Amato admitted he is still having sex with his six month pregnant wife. D'Amato will be 89 when

Submitted by on, Tue, 07/21/2009 - 04:44

Tom Durrrr Dwan Issues a New Challenge

Well, the man definitely doesn't lack confidence nor a sense of adventure. Nearly 8 months ago, Tom "Durrrr" Dwan issued what is famously known as the million dollar challenge in which he issued an open challenge to anyone who would play him heads up on 4 tables at a time for a total of 50,000 hands. The winner would get 3 to 1 odds if he were able to be up at least $1 at the conclusion of the hands.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:55

Joe Sebok to Sign Up With Major Online Poker Site

Fresh off the heels of his impressive showing at the World Series of Poker Main Event, Joe Sebok, son of poker great Barry Greenstein is rumored to be close to signing a deal with a major online po

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:49

Brandon Cantu Interview With Jenny Woo

In continuation to my run of interviews with some talented poker players - Jenny was able to sit down with Brandon Cantu who has just recently joined the Ultim

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:39

Online Poker: Bodog Fights Off Betfair

With Betfair's cherished sponsorship of the World Series of Poker Europe heading into its third year, the otherwise powerhouse company has had a tough time translating this affiliation into a succe

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 17:54

Commerce Casino First Graduating Class: University of Poker

Commerce, CA -- ( July 20, 2009 ) - After months of studying blinds, antes, tells, poker lingo and winning strategy the first class of Commerce Casino's University of Poker will

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 17:10

Phil Ivey Poison to Bookmakers

Internet sportsbooks that offered betting odds on the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event are quaking in their boots.

And they've got good reason.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 16:48

Howard Stern Joins Poker Players Alliance

Former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released the following

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 12:03

PartyGaming Buys Rival

PARTYGAMING yesterday confirmed that it has clinched a £100m deal for the owner of bingo website foxybingo.com, Cashcade.

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 11:43

Carrie Stroup Puritanical Nudity Bull Crap: Full Tilt BS and Obama

Gambling911.com readers have spoken and they express outrage over - of all things - President Obama assassination odds, which while no longer offered by Ireland's Paddy Power, continue to generate

Submitted by Payton on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 10:30

NFL: Gambling Bad, Lottery Good

Let's get something perfectly straight here: State lotteries are a form of gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 09:35

PPA President Alfonse D’Amato on Howard Stern Talks Poker

The Poker Player Alliance President and former New York State Senator, Alfonse D'Amato, appeared on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning discussing the seizure of approximately $40 million in funds

Submitted by on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 09:17

Doyle Brunson on Jeff Shulman’s WSOP Bracelet Comment

The 2009 WSOP is history except for the November 9. Each player at the final table gets over a million, all the way to the 1st place 9 million.

Submitted by Doyle Brunson on, Mon, 07/20/2009 - 04:30

Even Kids Know Poker Payment Processor Might be Breaking Law

Perspective Weekly's J. Todd should be a comedian.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 07/19/2009 - 22:11

Annie Duke Goes to Washington

UltimateBet.com's Annie Duke is headed to Washington for National Poker Week.

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/18/2009 - 15:50

Phil Ivey the Tiger Woods of Poker?

Phil Ivey has made the 2009 WSOP November NineTM. And now, expect the mass media to immediately jump on the "Phil Ivey is the Tiger Woods of PokerTM" bandwagon.

Submitted by on, Sat, 07/18/2009 - 14:19

Interview with PokerStars Player and Porn Critic Victoria Coren

I had the chance to sit down with a true renaissance woman the other day - Victoria Coren. With journalism in her blood - her dad being humorist and journalist Alan Coren and brother, journalist

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Fri, 07/17/2009 - 12:48